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Women with an Attitude #2
Do Be Sensible, Miss Wynchcomb
Constance Wynchcomb, the companion to Lady Caddick-Boyle, is traveling to Kent when their motor breaks down. A coach stops and a gentleman passenger named Evan Galsworthy offers his help.
Evan is visiting his mentor, Bishop Oswald Kingsley. His mother died at his birth and he seeks the whereabouts of his father. He’s sure the bishop can tell him, but the bishop says no.
Evan and Constance begin a courtship. Her ladyship is suspicious of his intentions and hires an agent of inquiry, who uncovers Evan’s secret past.
Times have changed in the age of the Edwardians and Constance follows her heart. She accepts Evan’s offer of marriage despite his dodgy family history. Lady Caddick-Boyle refuses to attend the wedding. When the bishop dies, Evan discovers his father’s identity in the man’s private papers and is devastated to learn of his shocking origin. There is no way he can marry Constance.
Jilted on her wedding day, Constance returns to the employ of Lady Caddick-Boyle.
Constance must decide whether to stay with her ladyship or find out why Evan disappeared.
What would a sensible girl do?
Evan is visiting his mentor, Bishop Oswald Kingsley. His mother died at his birth and he seeks the whereabouts of his father. He’s sure the bishop can tell him, but the bishop says no.
Evan and Constance begin a courtship. Her ladyship is suspicious of his intentions and hires an agent of inquiry, who uncovers Evan’s secret past.
Times have changed in the age of the Edwardians and Constance follows her heart. She accepts Evan’s offer of marriage despite his dodgy family history. Lady Caddick-Boyle refuses to attend the wedding. When the bishop dies, Evan discovers his father’s identity in the man’s private papers and is devastated to learn of his shocking origin. There is no way he can marry Constance.
Jilted on her wedding day, Constance returns to the employ of Lady Caddick-Boyle.
Constance must decide whether to stay with her ladyship or find out why Evan disappeared.
What would a sensible girl do?
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2016
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Sarah Richmond
26 books134 followersSarah Richmond is the author of award-winning historical romances including the 'Women With An Attitude' series. Learn more about this series and more books by this author at https://www.SarahRichmond.com
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May 30, 2017
Novel received courtesy of Goodreads.com First Reads Giveaway
"Do Be Sensible, Miss Wynchcomb" is a well-researched piece of historic fiction. Constance Wynchcomb is hired as her cousin's companion after her family fell on hard times. She lives with her cousin in a house of privilege and tends to her needs, not as a maid but almost as a paid friend. When Constance's group meets Evan Galsworthy while waiting for their motorcar to be repaired, she knows at once that he is a man of honor and of much mystery. Learning Evan's parentage becomes his, and Constance's, highest priority. The research that Miss Richmond did into the time period and the infamous Bedlam Asylum was very apparent and made for very enjoyable reading.
"Do Be Sensible, Miss Wynchcomb" is a well-researched piece of historic fiction. Constance Wynchcomb is hired as her cousin's companion after her family fell on hard times. She lives with her cousin in a house of privilege and tends to her needs, not as a maid but almost as a paid friend. When Constance's group meets Evan Galsworthy while waiting for their motorcar to be repaired, she knows at once that he is a man of honor and of much mystery. Learning Evan's parentage becomes his, and Constance's, highest priority. The research that Miss Richmond did into the time period and the infamous Bedlam Asylum was very apparent and made for very enjoyable reading.
April 22, 2017
Bristol, England - 1909
Constance Wynchcomb is employed as a companion to Lady Caddick-Boyle. She is also the woman’s niece. Constance’s parents run a large farm but her father is not good at managing money. Today, they are heading to Boarstooth Lodge to visit the Lady’s sister. Traveling in the Daimler, they blow a tire. While the driver leaves to try to find a spare tire, a carriage comes along. Inside is a man who introduces himself as Evan Galsworthy and offers to take them to the next village. Constance and Evan enjoy chatting as they travel. It has begun snowing and the weather is worsening quickly. They are forced to stop at a questionable public house called the Maid of Kent. Scorned by the proprietors, the ladies finally settle in for the night.
Evan grew up in this town and is visiting his old friend Bishop Kingsley. When he was left as a orphan as a child, the Bishop and his late wife believed in him as a boy and took him in. Evan is sad to see the man aging like he is. Evan is a history master at a school. While the Bishop would have like to see Evan become a cleric, his is happy with his chosen profession.
Evan is quite taken with Constance and his concern for the ladies’ well being prompts him to return to the public house to check on them.
After the ladies are back home, Evan and Constance begin a correspondence which sparks a romance. Even though the Lady does not approve of Evan, Constance hopes to get her to change her mind.
But other problems arise as the Lady’s daughter arrives from India to spend her confinement in England. Can she and Constance become friends? Is there a future for Evan and Constance?
This story has some twists and turns that keep the reader’s interest not knowing how things will turn out. I did enjoy it very much and found it to be a nice, clean romance novel.
Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Constance Wynchcomb is employed as a companion to Lady Caddick-Boyle. She is also the woman’s niece. Constance’s parents run a large farm but her father is not good at managing money. Today, they are heading to Boarstooth Lodge to visit the Lady’s sister. Traveling in the Daimler, they blow a tire. While the driver leaves to try to find a spare tire, a carriage comes along. Inside is a man who introduces himself as Evan Galsworthy and offers to take them to the next village. Constance and Evan enjoy chatting as they travel. It has begun snowing and the weather is worsening quickly. They are forced to stop at a questionable public house called the Maid of Kent. Scorned by the proprietors, the ladies finally settle in for the night.
Evan grew up in this town and is visiting his old friend Bishop Kingsley. When he was left as a orphan as a child, the Bishop and his late wife believed in him as a boy and took him in. Evan is sad to see the man aging like he is. Evan is a history master at a school. While the Bishop would have like to see Evan become a cleric, his is happy with his chosen profession.
Evan is quite taken with Constance and his concern for the ladies’ well being prompts him to return to the public house to check on them.
After the ladies are back home, Evan and Constance begin a correspondence which sparks a romance. Even though the Lady does not approve of Evan, Constance hopes to get her to change her mind.
But other problems arise as the Lady’s daughter arrives from India to spend her confinement in England. Can she and Constance become friends? Is there a future for Evan and Constance?
This story has some twists and turns that keep the reader’s interest not knowing how things will turn out. I did enjoy it very much and found it to be a nice, clean romance novel.
Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
March 27, 2022
Entertaining read.
April 10, 2017
“”Do Be Sensible, Miss Wynchcomb” a thoroughly fun story by Sarah Richmond. I downloaded this book on the 3rd of April and finished reading it today just 1 week later. I was lucky enough to request a free copy, and even luckier to have a good story with some novel twists and turns to make life interesting… at least for the reader. The characters might have enjoyed life to run a little smoother, but what fun is that for the reader? Anyway, this is a SWEET romance with the usual problems between people, I mean, characters… Misunderstandings, old secrets that manage to come out of the dark places and into the light where they can be met with courage, perseverance, forgiveness and LOVE made this another 5 star read for me..
April 22, 2017
Enjoyable , loving kind, sweet and passionate. A book with depth and heart. I found this book to be truly entertaining for me. I loved the fact the characters were enjoyable and likable. I liked the many twists in the plot and story. I enjoyed being entertained and just liked the read. I was given this book in return for an honest review. I shall look for more from this author in the future. Regards, Anna
March 30, 2022
Constance is the companion to Lady Caddick-Boyle. Evan Galsworthy mother die given birth to him. he decide to search out his father and seek the help of his mentor Bishop Oswald Kingsley. he comes across the ladies as they are traveling to ken and their motor car break down. he seeks to court Constance but lady Boyle questions his intentions. i don't want to give too much away but the plot gets twisted and your just have to read it for yourself to see what happen.
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September 24, 2016Like that Constance went after Evan and was willing to give up her life of comforts with lady Caddick Boyle for a life with Evan
July 25, 2024
I really liked this book. It was not what I thought it would be, the story line goes all over the place. As long as you can keep up you will enjoy it.
August 31, 2016
Thank you for giving me the chance to win this book. I have read it, now I will pass it on to my mother.
September 16, 2016
Great book
April 18, 2017
Great book. Loved that Constance wanted to be with Evan so much that she would happily give up a Very comfortable life to be with him.
I received an ARC copy of this book from Netgalley.
I received an ARC copy of this book from Netgalley.
May 11, 2022
A delightful romance story, short with a few entertaining plot twists.
May 3, 2022
Didn't finish. Numerous grammar errors.
April 15, 2022
This was such a fun read. I really enjoyed it
January 29, 2023
Quick Read
This makes for a fairly quick read, but there are a lot of typos that are pretty distracting. The plot is engaging, though the ending feels rather hurried.
This makes for a fairly quick read, but there are a lot of typos that are pretty distracting. The plot is engaging, though the ending feels rather hurried.
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